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Should Hydroxychloroquine And Hydrocortisone Be Stopped Immediately Or Gradually?

can I just stop taking hydroxychlorquine and hydrocortisone all at once or must I gradually decrease it.I was told I have sjogrens syndrome and have been on these meds plus levothyroxine, tribenzor, simisvistan, vitamin d, potassium for several years. I have recently developed floaters in my right eye and despite having new glasses with bi-focals can not read without taking them off. I believe I have been mis-diagnosed and want to stop the hydroxychloroquine and hydrocortisone immediately. I have osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Hello and thank you for asking in HCm

I have gone through your concern.

I can understand your situation as you are treating for several diseases in the same time but do not worry.
In my opinion i can not believe that you are mis-diagnosed.If you are not sure for your diasease you can try to consult another doctor and i am sure it will be the same diagnose.
You can not stop immediately hydrocortisone because it will damage the surenal glands,but you can do it step by step.
If you have problems with your eyes it might be due to hydroxychloroquine and for this side effect you should talk with your treating doctor.

So take care and keep taking the medications

Dr.Jolanda
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Should Hydroxychloroquine And Hydrocortisone Be Stopped Immediately Or Gradually?

Hello and thank you for asking in HCm I have gone through your concern. I can understand your situation as you are treating for several diseases in the same time but do not worry. In my opinion i can not believe that you are mis-diagnosed.If you are not sure for your diasease you can try to consult another doctor and i am sure it will be the same diagnose. You can not stop immediately hydrocortisone because it will damage the surenal glands,but you can do it step by step. If you have problems with your eyes it might be due to hydroxychloroquine and for this side effect you should talk with your treating doctor. So take care and keep taking the medications Dr.Jolanda